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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,683.31, 26,524.57 and 8,318.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,683.31, 26,524.57 and 8,318.13 is: 12,477.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,683.31 : 26,524.57 = 8,318.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,683.31/26,524.57 = 8,318.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,683.31x = 26,524.57 × 8,318.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,683.31x = 220,634,931.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,634,931.32/17,683.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,477.02

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